The ban on bringing mobile phones to school aims to enhance pupils' concentration and cultivate a more effective learning environment. Internet-enabled devices are frequently cited as sources of distraction and disruption during lessons, which can adversely impact academic performance. Additionally, limiting their use in schools is believed to promote stronger relationships among students by encouraging face-to-face conversations and interactions.

These and other arguments have been put forward by Norwegian education authorities in support of the ban. Starting on 1 September this year, the rule will be enforced in most primary schools across the country.

News of the ban on bringing mobile phones to school has spread widely across the internet, alarming many Polish students who feared the introduction of strict regulations. However, they can breathe a sigh of relief, as there is currently no law in Poland prohibiting the possession of mobile phones on school premises.

Marcin Kruszewski, known online as Marcin's Law, is a TikTok lawyer who frequently comments on internet controversies from a legal perspective. In his videos, he explains the legal consequences of various actions. He recently addressed the concerns surrounding the alleged ban on mobile phones in schools.

Kruszewski clarified that the rule applies only to primary school students in Norway. He also emphasised that headteachers in Poland cannot ban the possession of mobile devices on school grounds; they can only enforce regulations that limit their use during lessons or breaks.